security/keys/big_key.c in the Linux kernel before 4.8.7 mishandles unsuccessful crypto registration in conjunction with successful key-type registration, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and panic) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted application that uses the big_key data type.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade linux | Jul 30, 2024 | Nov 28, 2016 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade linux-image-raspi2Upgrade linux-image-generic-lpaeUpgrade linux-image-4.8.0-32-powerpc-smpUpgrade linux-image-genericUpgrade linux-image-powerpc64-embUpgrade linux-image-powerpc-smpUpgrade linux-image-4.8.0-32-powerpc64-embUpgrade linux-image-4.8.0-32-generic-lpaeUpgrade linux-image-powerpc-e500mcUpgrade linux-image-4.8.0-32-lowlatencyUpgrade linux-image-lowlatencyUpgrade linux-image-4.8.0-32-genericUpgrade linux-image-4.8.0-32-powerpc-e500mcUpgrade linux-image-4.8.0-1021-raspi2 | Dec 21, 2016 | Nov 27, 2016 |
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